Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

All those books would weigh 49,000 kilograms – half the cargo mass of a Boeing 747-200F. Why this book rocks: Whether you focus on ocean, air, truck, barge or rail freight, it’s probably a steam engine that’s making it all work. Free report download! Download the report for free! Free report download!

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

From a transportation standpoint, the network effect relies on communication between applications to make freight moves more efficient. Sustainability is a byproduct of the network effect, as load consolidation and route optimization mean less trucks on the road to deliver the same freight, which is important for reducing carbon emissions.

Trends

Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

The implication for global freight beyond the now typical uncertainty is predictably elevated operational costs and soaring freight rates. This optimism is buoyed by the fact that 55% of importers have their inventories in check, anticipating a stronger freight demand in the coming year.

Negotiating Skills

GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2018

Guarding Against Cargo Theft Cargo theft is one of the largest risks associated with pharmaceutical manufacture and transport. Between May and June 2017, more than 90 percent of cargo thefts involved trucks. The first step to preventing cargo theft is to complete a risk assessment. These cargos are also at risk.

Pharmaceutical

Freightos

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Freight is changing. Prior to the container, general cargo was a general mess, requiring a veritable Tetris game every time a ship was loaded. The UPC is also the precursor for M2M communication, particularly when combined with electronic tracking that allows the Internet of Things to revolutionize the Internet of Freight.

Supply Chain Software

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

For example, DHL analyzes 58 different parameters of internal data to create a machine learning model for air freight. Rather than subjective guesswork, this method allows freight forwarders to predict if the average daily transit time is expected to rise or fall up to a week in advance. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We will then conclude the 5 main categories by featuring the top 10 freight articles of 2015. As a TMS provider, Cerasis also provides the services related to transport management: freight claims, freight accounting, carrier relations, and more. WHITE PAPER] The Complete Guide to Freight & Transportation Accounting.

Transportation Management

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Increased accuracy in freight quoting, reducing accessorial or after-the-fact fees. REDUCED FREIGHT SPEND. Download Here. Integrate LTL and e-commerce freight management platforms, explains Deborah Lockridge of Trucking Info. Partner with a freight broker, like a 3PL. Reduced paperwork errors. Efficient processes.

Price Reduction

Freightos

MAY 26, 2015

Since 1956, the shipping container has changed global freight operations. MarineTraffic maintain an incredible live map of all ships in the ocean, with the ability to narrow it down to cargo ships alone. Did you know that air freight damages the environment about 100X more than ocean freight does? Video by FleetMon ).

Video

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 24, 2014

4 Common Reasons Cargo Claims Are Rejected. You have a plan for processing cargo claims before they happen. In my previous article, I explained what is generally expected when filing a cargo claim, and what kind of documentation you may need in support. Over the Road Supply Chain Consulting Cargo Claims Freight Supply Chain'

Cargo

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 17, 2014

Before a Cargo Claim Happens, Prepare a Plan: Part 1. Want more effective and efficient resolution of cargo claims? The first thing to know is that when freight is damaged or lost in transit, the initial burden is on the claimant to file a cargo claim with the carrier. Next: What to do once a claim happens.

Cargo

CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft? As shoppers count down the days until they can score deals on the hottest products, cargo thieves are counting on cashing in on opportunities to swipe unattended trailers and shipments. Remember that freight at rest is freight at risk. Transportfolio.

Cargo

DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2023

This meant a huge movement of goods from East Asia to Western Europe and America, creating an asymmetry in demand as well as freight rates. Increasing cost and lack of resources Years after the start of the pandemic, ocean freight rates still remain high and reached an all-time high towards the end of 2021.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Resilinc

APRIL 30, 2024

Flooded or closed roadways, bridges, and overpasses can delay freight, rail, and even air cargo. 3 Higher freight rates Hurricanes can reduce truck capacity as carriers divert resources to aid relief efforts. For example, during Hurricane Harvey in 2017, the total trucking freight load fell by 10%.

Supply Chain Software

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

So, fleet managers need to ask a fundamental question, “What does it mean if my drivers, assets and cargo are continuously connected to the enterprise and how can I leverage this fact to create value for my organization?”. Identify OS&D (Over, Short, Damage) situations and initiate freight claims process. Technology Maturity.

Supply Chain Planning Software

TMC

JULY 28, 2017

Here are three ways that shippers and beneficial cargo owners can mitigate the risk of excessive dwell time in any port. Expediting freight from port to end customer can become costly, especially for low-margin product. The post Don’t Wait for Dwell Time to Delay Your Freight appeared first on Connect Blog by TMC, a division of C.H.

Freight

TMC

JULY 28, 2017

Here are three ways that shippers and beneficial cargo owners can mitigate the risk of excessive dwell time in any port. Expediting freight from port to end customer can become costly, especially for low-margin product. The post Don’t Wait for Dwell Time to Delay Your Freight appeared first on Connect Blog by TMC, a division of C.H.

Freight

TMC

JANUARY 5, 2017

Here are three ways that shippers and beneficial cargo owners can mitigate the risk of excessive dwell time in any port. Expediting freight from port to end customer can become costly, especially for low-margin product. The post Don’t Wait for Dwell Time to Delay Your Freight appeared first on Connect Blog by TMC, a division of C.H.

Freight

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

Freight/Container Loading: Augmented reality could replace the need for a physical cargo list and load instructions. We will then do a deep dive all month long and until we have covered each trend individually within these categories. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. and a variety of interesting and critical information.

Supply Chain Design Software

TMC

JULY 28, 2017

Here are three ways that shippers and beneficial cargo owners can mitigate the risk of excessive dwell time in any port. Expediting freight from port to end customer can become costly, especially for low-margin product. Proactive moves. Establish excellent network connectivity. Navigate around the problem.

Freight

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Content Summary: First Self-Sailing Electric Cargo Ship Set to Launch. Media Image. transactionID. Printer-friendly version.

Supply Chain Design Software

CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s not too late to get your product to store shelves in time for Black Friday, thanks to the swift performance of air cargo service. With significantly shorter lead times than other modes, air cargo can get your product to market in as little as a day. Understand the metrics of air cargo: time and money.

Optimal Sourcing

TMC

OCTOBER 27, 2016

The responses can be very expensive since, in many cases, the last recourse is to expedite via air freight. In these cases, it is critically important that the shipper has accurate, timely information on the status of their freight and the nature of the disruption. Editor’s note: This blog post originally ran in 2015.

Supply Chain Planning Software

TMC

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The recent decision by Japan’s three largest container companies to merge their shipping operations is yet another symptom of the volatility that is roiling the freight business. Deciding whether to ship cargo via the U.S. Assess your network’s footprint and freight flows. Consider, for example, the Panama Canal puzzle.

Negotiating Skills

TMC

AUGUST 17, 2017

According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), this rare occurrence has the potential to impact millions of truck drivers, especially those moving freight across or within the 14 states that are in the path of totality. They can also be used to identify backup routes and freight facilities. Deploy dock management tools.

Supply Chain Planning Software

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 3, 2021

If the product imported has a WRO issued against the manufacturer for that product, the importer can re-export the freight or must prove the cargo in question was not made with forced labor. Upon arrival into the United States, the cargo is subject to seizure by CBP and treated as an importation prohibited by 19 U.S.C

United States

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

How BR Williams Helped BR Williams presented a viable solution to the company’s cold weather predicament: reusable thermal cargo blankets, manufactured by Astro-Cooler , coupled with conventional temperature-controlled capacity when needed, operating within BR William’s signature system of fail-safe protocols. Download Now »

Logistics Network Optimization Software

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

How BR Williams Helped BR Williams presented a viable solution to the company’s cold weather predicament: reusable thermal cargo blankets, manufactured by Astro-Cooler , coupled with conventional temperature-controlled capacity when needed, operating within BR William’s signature system of fail-safe protocols. Download Now »

Logistics Network Optimization Software

CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 25, 2016

Look at ocean cargo consolidation (less than container load, or LCL). The third party logistics (3PL) provider you choose with LCL capabilities will combine complementary freight from multiple shippers into a single container. The idea is to use as much of the available space as possible before the ocean vessel cutoff for freight.

Negotiating Skills

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 22, 2017

Look at ocean cargo consolidation (less than container load, or LCL). The third party logistics (3PL) provider you choose with LCL capabilities will combine complementary freight from multiple shippers into a single container. The idea is to use as much of the available space as possible before the ocean vessel cutoff for freight.

Negotiating Skills

TMC

AUGUST 17, 2017

According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), this rare occurrence has the potential to impact millions of truck drivers, especially those moving freight across or within the 14 states that are in the path of totality. They can also be used to identify backup routes and freight facilities. Deploy dock management tools.

Supply Chain Planning Software

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

An organization will introduce significant structural improvements in an integrated, cost-effective freight and distribution network to deliver exposure, minimize expenses and improve the quality of customer satisfaction. In this case, a freight forwarding company can help. billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4%

Cost Reduction Strategies

TMC

AUGUST 17, 2017

According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), this rare occurrence has the potential to impact millions of truck drivers, especially those moving freight across or within the 14 states that are in the path of totality. They can also be used to identify backup routes and freight facilities. Deploy dock management tools.

Supply Chain Planning Software

RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2019

A dedicated license plate can be assigned to a pallet, product carton, truck, ocean freight box and more. When that cargo ship arrives at its destination, the entire shipload can be received in a quick and easy barcode scan. Lot number. Inventory status. What defines a ‘container’? You decide.

Inventory Management Software

6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

“Tightening capacity requires a more ‘connected’ broker…” While freight growth is forecast to slow in 2019, truckload capacity will remain tight, largely driven by a tight labor market, new regulations and other factors. Instant freight pricing for international freight moves. Christoph Seitz.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 27, 2021

With air being a key mode for electronics manufacturers, we leveraged our scale and information advantage to work proactively with air cargo carriers to determine their freight capacity, identify what shipments could be supported, and produce lane benchmark reports around pricing.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

The latest report is refreshingly more candid in depicting the challenges and ills of the logistics and transportation services sector and the need for new thinking and added emphasis on shipper and cargo holder value and service’s needs. There is also a complimentary download of the executive summary of the report. Bob Ferrari.

Logistics Network Optimization Software